Cook gone early.

[redgunamo]

Now he's out of the way, there's a decent chance for the new bugs to impress.

[Burney]

Now he's out of the way, there's a decent chance for the new bugs to impress.

With the additional bonus that I no longer have to watch the fûcker bat

[PSRB]

With the additional bonus that I no longer have to watch the fûcker bat

I rather like him, proper opener

[Burney]

I rather like him, proper opener

Sure, but he makes Graeme Smith look like a stylist.

[PSRB]

Well as I'm at work and not watching, I was rather opening he'd rack up a big score and then I can watch the more aesthetically pleasing players later/tomorrow

[redgunamo]

I rather like him, proper opener

Right, agreed.

[redgunamo]

Sure, but he makes Graeme Smith look like a stylist.

See what I mean; Westley out, plump in front.

[Burney]

See what I mean; Westley out, plump in front.

England's top order consists of Cook, Root and three walking wickets I'm afraid.

Maybe Stoneman can prove me wrong.

[redgunamo]

England's top order consists of Cook, Root and three walking wickets I'm afraid.

Maybe Stoneman can prove me wrong.

Well, quite. So we need more of Cook's sort, not less. This is to be encouraged, cherished.

[Burney]

Well, quite. So we need more of Cook's sort, not less. This is to be encouraged, cherished.

I don't dispute his value, but watching him bat is a sore trial as he nudges and pushes in between playing his four shots.

[PSRB]

England's top order consists of Cook, Root and three walking wickets I'm afraid.

Maybe Stoneman can prove me wrong.

Still think Hales should be given a chance

[Rich]

I don't dispute his value, but watching him bat is a sore trial as he nudges and pushes in between playing his four shots.

Cut, clip through midwicket for leg stump half volleys, pull, and push down the ground (not calling it a drive)?

[Burney]

Cut, clip through midwicket for leg stump half volleys, pull, and push down the ground (not calling it a drive)?

Basically, yes.

[redgunamo]

I don't dispute his value, but watching him bat is a sore trial as he nudges and pushes in between playing his four shots.

Oh, right. I see what you mean. I only ever watch him bat on the radio; he looks terrific there.